Hi, I'm Peter Leedom Brown, a versatile freelance artist with a passion for cartooning and illustrating. I've contributed to various publications and digital projects, creating engaging and meaningful visuals that tell stories and help communicate complex ideas in a fun and relatable way. Whether it's book covers, webcomics, or editorial illustrations, I enjoy bringing characters and concepts to life. Throughout my career, I've also gained experience working with major companies like NBC-TV and IBM, and I've been involved in toy design, digital technology, and customer support roles. I'm always eager to learn and adapt, combining my artistic skills with technological know-how to deliver quality work that resonates with audiences.

Peter Leedom Brown

Hi, I'm Peter Leedom Brown, a versatile freelance artist with a passion for cartooning and illustrating. I've contributed to various publications and digital projects, creating engaging and meaningful visuals that tell stories and help communicate complex ideas in a fun and relatable way. Whether it's book covers, webcomics, or editorial illustrations, I enjoy bringing characters and concepts to life. Throughout my career, I've also gained experience working with major companies like NBC-TV and IBM, and I've been involved in toy design, digital technology, and customer support roles. I'm always eager to learn and adapt, combining my artistic skills with technological know-how to deliver quality work that resonates with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Peter Leedom Brown, a versatile freelance artist with a passion for cartooning and illustrating. I’ve contributed to various publications and digital projects, creating engaging and meaningful visuals that tell stories and help communicate complex ideas in a fun and relatable way. Whether it’s book covers, webcomics, or editorial illustrations, I enjoy bringing characters and concepts to life.

Throughout my career, I’ve also gained experience working with major companies like NBC-TV and IBM, and I’ve been involved in toy design, digital technology, and customer support roles. I’m always eager to learn and adapt, combining my artistic skills with technological know-how to deliver quality work that resonates with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2023
Cartoonist and illustrator for various published books including The Teen Anxiety Handbook, Anxiety Hacks For An Uncertain World, and others. Created webcomics, digital books, and toy designs. Worked with publishers and on a Kickstarter documentary. Developed plush toy ideas for Gund, Inc.
Graphic Artist at NBC-TV, WBZ-TV, IBM
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Produced graphic arts content for television networks and IBM. Developed on-line advertising materials and art shorts for online art gallery.
Digital Technologist at Barnes and Noble
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Assisted in promotion and sale of the Nook e-reader, helped customers understand and troubleshoot devices, and performed general upkeep in other departments.
Apple Solutions Consultant at Apple Inc
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Oversaw sales, merchandising and operations of the Apple Shop within a retail reseller. Trained team members on Apple hardware, software, and accessories.
Apple Sales Associate at CompUSA
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Designated Apple Sales Associate, maintained inventory, floor presentation, and trained staff on Apple products.
Assistant Store Manager at Noodle Kidoodle
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Supervised daily operations of a retail educational toy store.
Graphic Artist at Prodigy Services Company
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Worked with a team to satisfy client expectations for online advertising and created art shorts for an online art gallery.
Art Gallery Assistant at Aurora Gallery
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Assisted in daily operations of a small local art gallery.
Freelance Artist at Self-employed
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Worked as a freelance cartoonist and illustrator contributing to various publications such as The Teen Anxiety Handbook, Anxiety Hacks For An Uncertain World, multiple book covers, webcomics (#BRADYtheBETTA), digital books, and apps. Provided artwork for magazines and documentaries. Developed plush toy ideas for Gund, Inc. Engaged in graphic arts for NBC-TV, WBZ-TV, and IBM.
Digital Technologist at Barnes and Noble, Paramus, NJ
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Assisted in the promotion and sale of the Nook e-reader. Helped customers understand and troubleshoot their devices. Provided general upkeep in other departments.
Apple Solutions Consultant at Apple Inc, Paramus, NJ
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Oversaw sales, merchandising, and operations of the Apple Shop within a retail reseller. Trained team members on Apple hardware, software, and accessories.
Apple Sales Associate at CompUSA, Paramus NJ
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Designated Apple Sales Associate. Sold Apple products, maintained inventory and floor presentation, answered questions, and trained staff on Apple products.
Assistant Store Manager at Noodle Kidoodle, Paramus, NJ
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Supervised daily operations of this retail educational toy store.
Graphic Artist at Prodigy Services Company, White Plains, NY
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Worked with a team to meet client expectations for online advertising and created art shorts for an online art gallery.
Art Gallery Assistant at Aurora Gallery, Closter, NJ
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Assisted in daily operations of a small local art gallery.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rhode Island School of Design ( RISD )
June 25, 1983 - June 25, 1986
BFA at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1986
BFA at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1986
Graduate Level Courses at Pratt Institute
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1994

Qualifications

Computer Character Animation
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
VanArts Pixar MasterClass, 2-Day Seminar
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
Storyboard Secrets by Sherm Cohen, Self-paced DVD guide to Professional Storyboarding
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
Animation Mentor.com Online/Partial Computer Character Animation
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
VanArts Pixar MasterClass, 2-Day Seminar, Animation/Story Development
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
Storyboard Secrets by Sherm Cohen, Self-paced DVD guide to Professional Storyboarding
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Education, Professional Services